This invention relates to the field of
polymer material degradation and recycling technology, and provides a process for the efficient degradation of PET using alcoholysis under low-temperature conditions, comprising the following steps: S1,
raw material preparation and
degradation reaction: waste PET fragments and
ethylene glycol are added to a reaction vessel, stirred at 120-150℃, a composite catalyst is added, and the degradation
temperature and pressure are controlled. The reaction is carried out for 2-6 hours to obtain a reaction solution; S2, separation: the reaction solution is filtered to separate
solid and liquid components. The
solid component enters the recycling
system, and the liquid component enters the recrystallization
system; S3, recrystallization: water is added to the recrystallization
system, the mixture is cooled and crystallized, filtered, and the resulting
solid enters the degradation system. The resulting liquid undergoes secondary
crystallization. After
crystallization, the solid obtained is filtered to obtain the product BHET, which is dried and collected. The filtered liquid enters the purification system; S4, purification; S5,
crystallization. The preparation method of this invention provides a process for the alcoholysis degradation of PET, which has the advantages of low PET degradation temperature and high BHET yield.